Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Voy. Bot. Espagne: 188 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204861
Common Names
- Onobrychis argentea
- Silver Sainfoin
- Argentea Onobrychis
Synonyms
- Onobrychis conferta argentea (Boiss.) Guitt. & Kerguélen [valid]
Description
Onobrychis argentea (also called Silver Sainfoin, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. The flowers are small and pink in color. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Onobrychis argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and skin problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Onobrychis argentea sub. argentea
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onobrychis argentea has small, yellow flowers with a white center and a long, narrow seed pod. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a short stem. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onobrychis argentea is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, sunny areas. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Onobrychis argentea
Onobrychis argentea can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Onobrychis argentea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onobrychis argentea?
Onobrychis argentea
What is the common name of Onobrychis argentea?
Silver Onobrychis
What is the habitat of Onobrychis argentea?
Onobrychis argentea is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands
Species in the Onobrychis genus
Onobrychis iberica,
Onobrychis pulchella,
Onobrychis meschetica,
Onobrychis biebersteinii,
Onobrychis bobrovii,
Onobrychis vassilczenkoi,
Onobrychis angustifolia,
Onobrychis kemulariae,
Onobrychis sosnowskyi,
Onobrychis acaulis,
Onobrychis afghanica,
Onobrychis altissima,
Onobrychis alyassinicus,
Onobrychis andalanica,
Onobrychis arnacantha,
Onobrychis atropatana,
Onobrychis aucheri,
Onobrychis buhseana,
Onobrychis bungei,
Onobrychis chorassanica,
Onobrychis cornuta,
Onobrychis dealbata,
Onobrychis depauperata,
Onobrychis echidna,
Onobrychis elymaitica,
Onobrychis eubrychidea,
Onobrychis freitagii,
Onobrychis gaubae,
Onobrychis grandis,
Onobrychis gypsicola,
Onobrychis haussknechtii,
Onobrychis heliocarpa,
Onobrychis heterophylla,
Onobrychis iranshahrii,
Onobrychis kermanensis,
Onobrychis kotschyana,
Onobrychis laxiflora,
Onobrychis longipes,
Onobrychis lunata,
Onobrychis luristanica,
Onobrychis macrorhiza,
Onobrychis major,
Onobrychis mazanderanica,
Onobrychis megataphros,
Onobrychis melanotricha,
Onobrychis mermuelleri,
Onobrychis michauxii,
Onobrychis microptera,
Onobrychis nummularia,
Onobrychis oxyptera,
Species in the Fabaceae family